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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

8

Gulls and Vols clash as rain disrupts Nashville series

In Mobile the Gulls split the series with Tennessee as Ellam drives in three runs while Bethe gulls struggle with a late rally. A rain-affected finale ends with a 0-0 score after a pitching duel and missed scoring chances.

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Giants Will Be in Fight for the Flag All Way

In Boston on May 81 1921 John McGraw declares the New York Giants will be in the pennant race all the way. He describes rebuilding with Federal League stars Kauff Rariden Roush and Anderson and notes spring setbacks but optimism as the club tunes up for the season.

Boston Giants Ely John McGraw Kauff Rariden Roush Anderson Burns Doyle Fletcher Robertson Robert Tesreau Matty Perritt Benton Stroud Dave Robertson Eddie Roush Newark Marlin Philadelphia Hans Lobert Fred Brainard Lobert Bill McKechnie Bill Tesreau Herbert Hunter Hunter McKechnie East Pittsburgh New York Bill Mce-Kechnie Bugle Fred Brainerd Brainerd John Harry Sinclair Newark Federal William Klem Klem McGraw Robert Flivver

Nashville Beats Mobile In Seven Inning Intercity Tilt

Nashville left 2 on base while Mobile stranded 6 as pitchers Wells and Ledbetter showcased control. Kauffman and Baker delivered two base hits for Nashville, with Wells fanning two and Ledbetter five in a 4 2 outcome. Umpires Breitenstein and Kerin. Time 1:05.

Kaufman Nash Ville Mobile Baker Schmidt Sheehan Ellam Ledbetter Ellis Kerin and Breitenstein Mnasavilig Fs Pee Mgbiugs Jou R Baker Kauffman Nashville Wells Kores Dodge Kerin BE. Williams Eae Swacina E Burke Seeee Holly Handford Clark

Willard Fulton bout on Labor Day a fiasco

New York May 31 Fred Fulton of Rochester Minn has been slated to meet Jess Willard in a Labor Day bout. The piece argues the match is a promoter scam to draw crowds and keep Willard in the public eye, with Fulton seen as an uneven opponent and the plan slammed as a potential humiliation for boxing.

New York Fred Fulton Rochester Minn Jess Willard Fulton Willard Sulton Tom Jones Jack Cureley Mike Collins Jack Curley Willard Enterprises Harry Pollak Washington Park Brooklyn Brooklyn National League Baseball Club Brooklyn Federals Jem Willard Frank Moran Curley Tex Rickard Fulton Willard Andre Anderson Young Reinert Andre Reinert Dan Porky” Flynn al Reich Jess Fulton-Willard Moran

Baseball Results From Southern Cities Show Doubleheaders

In Nashville and Memphis matchups Mobile and Birmingham split games while Nashville and New Orleans also split. At Little Rock Atlanta won both ends of a doubleheader, with pitching and fielding contributing to the swings.

Nashville Mobile Ellis Street Ledbetter Schmidt Wells Memphis Birmingham Robertson Ruel Black Hauser Chattanooga New Orleans Johnson Kitchens Dillinger Walker Deberry Marshall Brenton Higgins Little Rock Atlanta Couchman Kirby Rumler Brennan Perkins Hardgrove Day Neiderkorn Bill’ Robertson Gull Memphians Chicks Robby

Baseball Scorelines From Morning And Afternoon Games

National section reports multiple day games across major venues. Scores show Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis and Detroit results with pitchers and lineups listed for both morning and afternoon sessions, outlining winners and part of the rotation.

National Philadelphia New York Demaree Burns Killifer Perritt Rariden Alexander Oeschger E. Burns Anderson Doomn Brooklyn Boston Dell Marquard Meyers Tyler Gowdy Smith Hughes Nehf Pittsburgh Cincinnati Mamaux Cooper Gibson Mosely Knetzer Schneider Schulz Clarke Wingo Chicago St. Louis McConnell Archer Sallee Snyder Vaughn Steele Jasper Fisher Nannamaker Crowell Meyer Murphy Shawkey Love Walters Myers Detroit Hamilton Stanage Williams Russell Scott Schalk Covaleski Boland Dauis Southern Ww. L. Pet Aeee New Orleans Ween Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham - Oo Is Ae MOB Little Rose Peer Pittsbur Washington Cleveland Seeeewessesesseeeses Tabs Neons Eearbeses Meters Ses Ceeenens Wevarsenceck Wenenseesseryece Seen

Giants Sweep Sinks and Split Doubleheaders Across Leagues

Baseball briefs recap mixed results from major clubs. Al Demaree beat his former team as the Phillies toppled the Giants 5 to 1 in the morning. New York answered with a 10 to 2 win in the afternoon. Braves, Dodgers split, Yankees and Athletics split Holiday doubleheader. Reds lost 9 to 8 to Pirates after rain. Cardinals, Cubs split. Notable pitching feats and fielding plays highlighted.

New York Giants Phillies al Demaree Giants Alexaner Yankees Athletics Yanks Elmer Myers Connie Mack Cincinnati Reds Pirates Herzog Cincinnati Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Sallee Steele

Father Matty at Bat: Old Player Faces Harsh Jabs

A comic baseball vignette from St Louis recounts Father Matty at the plate as opponents taunt the aging stalwart. The crux shows Matty enduring barbs about his age while he pitches a timely thirds inning, tossing out a runner at first.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Father Matty Big Six Matty

Bill McKechnie Turns from Flivver to Giants Hero

The Giants switch Bill McKechnie from bench to third base and he becomes a star. After a slow start he hits at a .400 pace in thirteen games on the road trip, delivering clutch hits and standout defense to lift New York.

Zack Wheat and Casey Stengel Struggle Reflected in Brooklyn

Brooklyn fans follow Zachary Wheat and Casey Stengel as slumps hit the Robins. Wheat, born May 23 1888 in Hamilton Missouri, battles to regain his slugging form after a late 1914 dip while Stengel’s drop from .816 to .287 mirrors a tough season for the outfield duo.

Zach Brooklyn Zachary David Wheat Kansas City Ebbets Clan Robins Zack Casey Stengel Zachary Wheat Stengel Phillies Red Sox Missouri Hamilton Kansas Forth Worth Fort Worth Shreveport Mobile Dodgers Pirates Chief Meyers Mack Wheat Batti Kankakee Maysville Aurora Ill

Moonlight Excursion on the Charles E. Cessna Tonight

A moonlight ride and dance will be held tonight on the excursion steamer Charles E. Cessna. The dance is hosted by McInnis Lodge No. 71 I O O F. The steamer departs from the foot of Dauphin street at o'clock and returns at 11 o'clock. Music and refreshments will be provided.

Charles E. Cessna McInnis Lodge No. 71 Dauphin Street

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